3-Letter Words Starting With PA
- 14 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 3-Letter Words Starting With PA
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 3-Letter Words Starting With PA 14 words
How common is PA at the start of three-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 14 three-letter words that start with PA. They average 6.9 points, the best is PAX (12 points) and 7.1% end in C.
- Total words
- 14
- Average Scrabble score
- 6.9
- out of 12 max
- Everyday words
- 64%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- C
- 7.1% of words
Most common last letters
- c 7.1%
- d 7.1%
- h 7.1%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring three-letter word that starts with PA
p 3a 1x 8
P 3 + A 1 + X 8 = 12 points
- Double word
- 24 pts
- Triple word
- 36 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
pax
- noun(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
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How many three-letter words that start with PA are there?
There are 14 three-letter words that start with PA in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring three-letter word that starts with PA?
PAX is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are PAY (8), PAW (8), PAH (8).
What are some common three-letter words that start with PA?
Everyday examples include PAY, PAN, PAD, PAR, PAT, PAL, PAP, PAW. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare three-letter words that start with PA score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include PAV (8), PAC (7), PAM (7). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.